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August 24, 2011

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 08.24.11

DOT expands airline consumer protections.
GE says the growing Chinese aviation market won't wait.
And Maine residents don't want F-15s flying at 500 AGL.

NTSB Applauds Survey Response E-AB Aircraft Community

Encourages More Participation Among Those Who Use The System

More than 5,000 Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) owners, operators and builders have responded to an invitation by both the NTSB and the EAA to complete a survey on how E-AB aircraft are built and operated so safety issues in this sector of general aviation can be better understood.

A Bird May Have Been A Factor In The Wing Walker's Fall

Video has surfaced that shows a fairly large bird passing just above the wing of the Stearman biplane where Todd Green was attempting to make a transfer to a helicopter flying above him. Officials are trying to determine if the bird was a factor in the stuntman's fatal fall last weekend.

It's A Long (But FUN!!) Flight From Idaho To Florida... In The Winter

Getting to a number of aviation events can be tough... especially in the midst of the winter season when Mother Nature may have other ideas than to present one with the warm VFR we all desire... and especially if you're starting in Idaho. Mind you, Idaho is a lovely state... in the summer... but in early January, you have to be prepared for anything... especially when you have a 2100 mile trip ahead of you.